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S 6722

Relates to the definition of "protected consumer"

2025 Regular Session Introduced by April Baskin

S 6722 would redefine 'protected consumer,' but its provisions were substituted by A4521; the actual protections and criteria are now in A4521, not S 6722.

SUBSTITUTED BY A4521
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Bill Summary · S 6722

Summary of Bill: S 6722 — Relates to the definition of "protected consumer"

Overview

  • Bill Number: S 6722
  • Title: Relates to the definition of "protected consumer"
  • Primary Sponsor: April Baskin
  • Introduced: March 20, 2025
  • Status: Substituted by A4521 (latest action)
  • Note: The substantive provisions were superseded by the substitute bill, A4521. To understand the current policy effect, the text of A4521 should be reviewed.

Procedural history (highlights)

  • 2025-03-20: Referred to Consumer Protection
  • 2025-05-28: 1st Report CAL.1413
  • 2025-05-29: 2nd Report CAL.
  • 2025-06-04: Advanced to Third Reading
  • 2025-06-11: Substituted by A4521 (listed twice in actions)
  • The substitution indicates that S 6722 was replaced by A4521, and the latter is the jurisdictional vehicle moving forward.

What the bill would do (as originally framed) and current status

  • Original purpose (as stated by the title): Relate to the definition of "protected consumer."
  • Current status: The substantive text has been substituted by A4521. The definitions, criteria, and protections intended to be included under "protected consumer" would be found in A4521, not in S 6722 in its original form.
  • Practical implication: Because the bill’s language is now in the substitute, S 6722 itself does not represent the active text of law. Readers should consult A4521 for the exact definitional changes and resulting protections or exemptions.

Key provisions (availability and limitations)

  • Provided materials do not include the actual definitional language or specific criteria.
  • For precise provisions (e.g., criteria that qualify a consumer as "protected," any thresholds, exemptions, remedies, enforcement mechanisms, and effective dates), refer to the text of A4521.

Who is affected

  • Consumers who meet the redefined criteria of “protected consumer” under A4521.
  • Businesses and covered entities governed by consumer protection laws, who would face the statute’s obligations or limitations based on the new definition.
  • State consumer protection agencies and enforcement staff, which would apply the revised definition in enforcement actions.

Timeline and next steps

  • Since S 6722 has been substituted by A4521, the next major steps involve:
    • Reading and consideration of A4521’s text and amendments.
    • Committee votes, potential floor votes, and any further substitutions or amendments.
    • If enacted, implementation would follow the Act’s provisions and any specified effective dates.
  • To assess current impact, monitor official bill text for A4521 and accompanying analyses.

Related bills and context

  • Companion bill: A4521 (companion to S 6722)
  • Related/prior-session bills: A 8619, A 2763, A 865, A 5674, A 2578 (and A 4521 as the companion and substitute vehicle)
  • These related measures suggest ongoing interest in redefining consumer protections and ensuring alignment across chambers.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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